N1885 County Road AB, Denmark WI 54208

Permits are required for any construction costing more than $1,000 – except for a new roof. 

  • All land divisions of a tax parcel must be approved by the Planning Commission and requires a Certified Survey Map after approval.
  • First step is to fill out the Town of Franklin Permit Application. Include all requested info including a map of the land and the section you’re requesting a rezone in. 
  • That completed form is returned to the Clerk who passes the information along to the Planning Commission. 
  • The Planning Commission meets and hears the request & makes a recommendation to the Town Board
  • A public hearing is held before the town board meeting, and at the town board meeting, they will make a decision. 
  • Verify Zoning first with the Zoning Administrator
  • Sanitary Permit from the County
  • Building Plans need to be approved by the Town’s Building Inspector & permit pulled from him. 
  • Town Building Permit Application filled out
  • Roadway Damage Form signed
  • First step is to fill out the Town of Franklin Permit Application. Include all requested info including a map of the land and the section you’re requesting a rezone in. 
  • That completed form is returned to the Clerk who passes the information along to the Planning Commission. 
  • The Planning Commission meets and hears the request & makes a recommendation to the Town Board
  • A public hearing is held before the town board meeting, and at the town board meeting, they will make a decision. 
  • The first step is to read our ordinance fully to understand what’s permitted. 
  • Fill out the Short Term Rental Application, and include the following information:
    • State of Wis Tourist Rooming House license
    • Proof of homeowners or business liability insurance
    • Requested max occupancy based on septic size.
    • Application fee (see Franklin’s current Fee Schedule)
  • Fill out the form, attach required information and mail along with a check to the clerk. The address is on the form.